Nicolás Otamendi retires from Argentina's national team after World Cup
Veteran centre-back Nicolás Otamendi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Thursday, four days after the Albiceleste's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. "I leave with the peace of mind of knowing I gave everything. Tearful fights, edible offerings – a glimpse into the Diego Maradona death trial He also thanked Argentina's supporters for their "unconditional love," saying their backing made the players feel as though "millions were defending the same dream," rather than just the 11 men on the pitch.
- ▪Veteran centre-back Nicolás Otamendi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Thursday, four days after the Albiceleste's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
- ▪"I leave with the peace of mind of knowing I gave everything.
- ▪Tearful fights, edible offerings – a glimpse into the Diego Maradona death trial He also thanked Argentina's supporters for their "unconditional love," saying their backing made the players feel as though "millions were defending the same d
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Veteran centre-back Nicolás Otamendi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Thursday, four days after the Albiceleste's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The 38-year-old, who recently announced he had signed for domestic giants River Plate, confirmed his decision in a video and an open letter posted on social media, describing representing Argentina as "the greatest privilege football has given me." "I dreamed as a boy of wearing the Argentina shirt and I defended it with all my heart," he wrote. "I leave with the peace of mind of knowing I gave everything.
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